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How to get fromReading to Clitheroeby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Reading to Clitheroe by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Clitheroetrain train Rochdale - Clitheroe / ...
    5h 38m
    £91–140
  2. Drive  209 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Clitheroecar car 209 mi
    4h 7m
    £52–75
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 802
    8h 36m
    £64–88
  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Bolton to Clitheroetrain train
    5h 24m
    £81–311
  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Clitheroetrain train
    9h 25m
    £61–91

Reading to Clitheroe by train and tram

Calendar104Weekly Services
Duration5h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£91Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Reading, England and Clitheroe, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Clitheroe via Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Park Street via Heathrow Terminal 5, Manchester Central Coach Station, Charlotte Street, Printworks, and Bus Station in around 8h 36m.

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